Iran film wins at Singapore fest

Iranian feature film ‘Hit the Road’ has grabbed an award at the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF).

Panah Panahi’s directorial debut was picked at the recipient of the Silver Screen Award of the event’s 32nd edition.

‘Hit the Road’ tells the story of a couple and their two sons who take a road journey to a destination that remains mysterious.

Meanwhile, the road trip with all the comedy and drama it entails takes place in the mesmerizing nature of Iran.

The flick has already toured a number of prestigious film events, including the Cannes Film Festival in France and the New Horizons International Film Festival in Poland.

It has also been screened at the Zurich Film Festival in Switzerland and the Calgary International Film Festival in Canada.

The 32nd Singapore International Film Festival will take place on November 25 – December 5, 2021.

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